Padma Awards
38 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which award is the highest civilian award of India?

  • Padma Shri
  • Padma Bhushan
  • Bharat Ratna (correct)
  • Padma Vibhushan

    • When are the Padma Awards announced?

  • March/April
  • January 25
  • Every year
  • January 26 (correct)

    • Which category of Padma Awards is highest in the hierarchy?

  • Padma Bhushan
  • Bharat Ratna
  • Padma Shri
  • Padma Vibhushan (correct)

    • Who confers the Padma Awards?

    <p>President of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which month are the Padma Awards usually presented?

    <p>March/April</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who recommends the Bharat Ratna award?

    <p>Prime Minister of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Bharat Ratna Awards can be awarded in a particular year?

    <p>Three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which award recognizes achievements in all fields of activities or disciplines where an element of public service is involved?

    <p>Padma Shri</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When were the Padma Awards instituted?

    <p>1954</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has approved the conferment of the Padma Awards for the year 2023?

    <p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Padma Vibhushan awardees are included in the list for 2023?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Padma Shri awardees are included in the list for 2023?

    <p>91</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many women are included in the list of Padma awardees for 2023?

    <p>19</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many posthumous awardees are included in the list for 2023?

    <p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is one of the personalities from Haryana selected for the Padma award?

    <p>Both Bakshi Ram and Dr. Sukama Acharya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For what field of service has Dr. Sukama Acharya been selected for the Padma Shri award?

    <p>Spiritualism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For what field of service has Bakshi Ram been selected for the Padma award?

    <p>Science and Engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Bakshi Ram known for?

    <p>Developing sugarcane variety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which district is Dr. Sukama Acharya from?

    <p>Jhajjar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which award is the highest civilian award of India?

    <p>Bharat Ratna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who recommends the Padma Awards?

    <p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Padma Vibhushan awardees are included in the list for 2023?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are the Padma Awards announced?

    <p>October 2nd</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is one of the personalities from Haryana selected for the Padma award?

    <p>Bakshi Ram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Padma Shri awardees are included in the list for 2023?

    <p>91</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For what field of service has Bakshi Ram been selected for the Padma award?

    <p>Agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many posthumous awardees are included in the list for 2023?

    <p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which district is Dr. Sukama Acharya from?

    <p>Jhajjar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who confers the Padma Awards?

    <p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which award is treated on a different footing from the Padma Awards?

    <p>Bharat Ratna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who recommends the Bharat Ratna award?

    <p>Prime Minister</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Bharat Ratna Awards can be awarded in a particular year?

    <p>Three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which month are the Padma Awards usually presented?

    <p>April</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who confers the Padma Awards?

    <p>President of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Padma Vibhushan awardees are included in the list for 2023?

    <p>One</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Padma Shri awardees are included in the list for 2023?

    <p>Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of Padma Awards is highest in the hierarchy?

    <p>Padma Vibhushan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has approved the conferment of the Padma Awards for the year 2023?

    <p>Prime Minister</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Awards and Honors in India

    • The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of India.
    • Padma Awards are announced on the eve of Republic Day every year.

    Hierarchy of Padma Awards

    • Padma Vibhushan is the highest category of Padma Awards in the hierarchy.

    Conferment of Padma Awards

    • The President of India confers the Padma Awards.

    Presentation of Padma Awards

    • Padma Awards are usually presented in March or April every year.

    Recommendation of Bharat Ratna Award

    • The Prime Minister recommends the Bharat Ratna award.

    Limit on Bharat Ratna Awards

    • There is no limit on the number of Bharat Ratna Awards that can be awarded in a particular year.

    Padma Awards Recognition

    • Padma Awards recognize achievements in all fields of activities or disciplines where an element of public service is involved.

    Institution of Padma Awards

    • Padma Awards were instituted in 1954.

    Approval of Padma Awards for 2023

    • The President has approved the conferment of the Padma Awards for the year 2023.

    Number of Padma Awardees for 2023

    • 6 Padma Vibhushan awardees are included in the list for 2023.
    • 128 Padma Shri awardees are included in the list for 2023.
    • 16 women are included in the list of Padma awardees for 2023.
    • 2 posthumous awardees are included in the list for 2023.

    Notable Awardees

    • Dr. Sukama Acharya has been selected for the Padma Shri award for his service in the field of Medicine.
    • Dr. Sukama Acharya is from Buxar district.
    • Bakshi Ram has been selected for the Padma award for his service in the field of Agriculture.
    • Bakshi Ram is known for his work in the field of Agriculture.
    • Bakshi Ram is one of the personalities from Haryana selected for the Padma award.

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Description

    Test your knowledge on the United Nations and its recent challenges with this quiz. Learn about the current state of the UN Security Council and the obstacles faced in reforming the organization.

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser